Nainital
has a devine beauty that can not be described but can only be felt.The
fantastic combination of Mountains, Lakes, Clouds and ever-changing
weather mesmerizes and attracts the lovers, artists and commoners
alike. The prominent structures of Mandir, Maszid, Gurudwara, Church
and Ashram offers a glimpse of the secular country to the outsiders.
Despite peak variations in weather, fun never seems to stop here.
It is love, love and love all around. Paradise may be having many
things in common to this place. A beautiful place, beautiful people
and beautiful weather.

Maa
Naina Devi Temple is considered to be one of the most revered Hindu Temples
in India

Hanumaan
Mandir - Thandi Sadak

Shanidev
Mandir - Thandi Sadak

Golu
Devata Mandir - Thandi Sadak Nainital

Golu Devata is thought to be as an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav
(Shiva), and is worshipped all over the region and regarded
as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith.

Historically, he is considered as the brave son and General
of Katyuri king, Jhal Rai and his mother was Kalinka, and his
grandfather was Hal Rai and great grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically
the origin of Golu Devata is accepted at Champawat. His mother
Kalinka is believed to be the sister of two other local deities
Harishchand Devjyun (the divine spirit of Raja Harish of the
Chands) and Sem Devjyun and both these deities are regarded
as uncles of Lord Golu.

There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun, and the most
popular are at Chitai, Champawat, Ghorakhal. It is the popular
belief that Golu Devata dispense quick justice to the devotee.

Devotees in turn offers bells and Sacrifice of animals after
the fulfilment of wish. Thousands of bells of every size can
be seen hanging over the temple premisces. Many devotees file
a lot of written petitions daily, which are received by the
temple. .

Parshan
Devi Mandir - Thandi Sadak

Parshan Devi Mandir is located on the northern side of
the Naini Lake.

Hours of Operation :- 6 AM - 7:30 PM

HANUMAN GARHI

HANUMAN GARHI :- (1950 MT) About 3 kms
from Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji.

HANUMAN GARHI is situated to the south of Tallital. It was built by Neem
Karoli Baba, a famous local saint in around 1950. This temple is built on
beautiful a hill. One can view the magnificent sun set & valley view
of the Tarai from here. Watching the sun gliding down the mountains is what
makes the place the most interesting.

Hanuman Garhi
temple is also famous for its strategic location. It is situated at such
a height and at such a site, from where the sunrises and sunsets are artistically
visible. People who visit Nainital do not miss the opportunity of watching
the mesmerizing view of sunset that one can get from this place. Hanuman
Garhi is a must visit for people with a religious bent of mind. On the other
side of the hill housing the temple are Shitala Devi temple and Ashram of
Lila Sah Bapu.

The best feature of Hanuman Garhi temple that one does not have to climb
much.

Golu
Devta Mandir - Ghorakhal

Ghorakhal
is a small place, which is famous for the temple of Lord Golu
worshipped by hill people perched at an altitude of 2000 meters
above the sea level. It falls under Nainital district of Uttarakhand,
approximately 15 km away from Nainital. 'Ghorakhal ' literally
means ‘a pond for water to horses’. It is a picturesque
site, with natural serenity and placidity.

One of the famous attractions in Ghorakhal is Golu Devta Temple,
always in news for the unique rituals performed here. One such
ritual is that devotees make petitions at the temple, using
stamp papers, to seek desired decree in litigations. On accomplishment
of their wish, the deity is shown gratitude by hanging bells
or making animal sacrifice. People from all over the region
consider Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple, to be
an incarnation of Lord Shiva and ‘the God of Justice’.

SHRI
KAINCHI DHAM MANDIR

On the Nainital - Almora Road , 9 Km from Bhowali and 17 Kms
from Nainital is a modern pilgrim centre. This place has achieved
recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Neem Karoli Maharaj.
Kaichi is a term used for two sharp hairpin bends of the motor
road in local dialect hence the name. It has no relation with
scissors.

Founded by the famous Maharaj Neem Karoli Baba and is very well
maintained and kept neat and clean. The concept of this place
came into existence in 1942 when Maharaj Neem Karoli along with
Shri Poornanand of the Kainchi Village proposed building an
Ashram here dedicated to Sombari Maharaj and Sadhu Premi Baba
who used to perform yagnas in this very place. Later in 1962,
their dream materialised and the forest from this area was cleared
and a rectangular platform was constructed. After due permission
from the Forest Conservator, Maharaj Ji acquired the lease of
this land and constructed a Temple devoted to Lord Hanuman over
that rectangular platform and adjacent to it is the Kainchi
Temple and an Ashram built for devotees. There is also a cave
beside the temple where Baba Neem Karoli used to spend his time
praying and is considered a sacred area.

Katarmal
Sun Temple - Almora

Katarmal
Sun Temple is at an altitude of 2116 mt, built in the 9th
century Katarmal nearby Almora has the Second important Sun
temple in the country, the first Sun temple being the Konark Sun Temple
in Orissa. around 70 kms away from Nainital. This temple complex has
one main temple, surrounded by 45 smaller shrines. The Katarmal Sun
Temple is a monument of historical importance.

The Katarmal Sun temple, noted for its magnificent architecture, artistically
made stone and metallic sculptures and beautifully carved pillars
and wooden doors, the image of Surya in the temple dates back to 12th
century.

The Katarmal Sun temple has some unique architectural style and the
images carved on the walls are very intricately done. Though amidst
ruins, it still stands as a major point of attraction in the region
and many devotees visit here to offer prayer to the Sun God.

Garjiya
Devi Temple

Garjiya
Devi Temple is located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar -
Nainital District, Uttarakhand, India. It is a sacred Shakti shrine
where Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity. Garjiya Devi Temple situated
over a huge rock in the midst of river Kosi.

Garjiya Devi Temple is one of the most famous temples of the Nainital
district visited by thousands of devotees during Kartik Poornima,
a Hindu holy day celebrated on the fifteenth lunar day of Kartik (November
– December). It is also known as the festival of lights of the gods.
The Kartik Purnima festival also coincides with the Sikh festival
of Guru Nanak Jayanti.